• antidepressant medications can have a big impact on oral health

    Antidepressant medications and oral health

    May 22, 2025
    How well can you guide your patients who are taking antidepressants about their oral health?
    , Chief Editor, RDH magazine

    Tracee Dahm has studied up on antidepressants and oral health. The topic intrigues her because she’s treating more patients who are taking antianxiety or antidepressant medications, many of them quite young. Her research indicates that many of these meds can lead to oral health problems, including dry mouth, bruxism, and xerostomia.

    In our podcast, Tracee discusses some of these medications and the side effects you should be watching for. Are you seeing more of this in your patient population? Are your patients up front with you about taking these meds? Can you discuss the side effects with them to help them through their journey with depression?

    Hear what Tracee shares about these medications and dental patient care, and read her recent article from RDH eVillage.

    Visit the RDH podcast page.

     

    About the Author

    Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH

    Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH, is an adjunct clinical instructor for the North Idaho College School of Dental Hygiene in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Tracee also works in private practice. She has published in dental journals, magazines, webinars, and textbooks. Tracee was recently interviewed in a podcast about her publications. Her research interests include trends in dental hygiene and improving access to dental care for the underserved. She can be reached at [email protected].

    About the Author

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH | Chief Editor, RDH magazine

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals.